1838 Michel B. Menard House

Built in 1838, the Michel B. Menard House is Galveston's oldest home, a Greek Revival landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Grand Ionic columns front the house, and a collection of period antiques fills its interior, including a dining room furnished with federal-period pieces. The result is an intimate setting well suited to small weddings, receptions, dinners, and luncheons. Beyond the house itself, live-oak-shaded grounds surround a romantic gazebo that can shelter a band or buffet or serve as a podium, making the landscaped exterior a natural extension for outdoor functions. Indoors, the house welcomes up to 75 guests for a standing reception or 24 for a seated dinner, while the grounds accommodate up to 150 for a standing event. Nearby in the same Historic Menard Complex, the detached Menard Hall offers additional space for larger seated gatherings, meetings, and celebrations.